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A photograph inside a dim temple hall where a bare-chested priest in white dhoti holds a brass aarti tray with burning oil lamps toward a group of devotees. In the centre, an older man in an orange-saffron robe and a rudraksha mala with a shaved-appearing head holds his palms together. Beside him, a woman in an orange-and-gold sari with a red-and-gold turban-style head covering and a beaded mala stands near a man in an orange-saffron cloth with a shawl over the head and a rudraksha mala, also with palms folded. Several other men in saffron and yellow garments with malas stand behind them, some with hands folded in prayer, and a stone pillar with carved decoration rises in the background.

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September 16 20152015-09-16 +1 copiesSeptember 16 20152015-09-16 +1 copiesSeptember 16 20152015-09-16 +1 copiesNight photograph inside a temple with dim lamplight and a crowd of devotees. At centre, a man in a deep red-brown dhoti and gold-and-yellow shawl wears a rust-orange turban and heavy gold-toned beaded necklaces, with a gold pendant, and holds a small object in his hands; he appears to be a person figure given the turban, ornate gold necklaces and ceremonial attire. Beside him, an older man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala holds a small brass vessel, and to the right a bald sannyasi in orange drapes stands with folded arms. A bare-chested man in a beige shawl stands at left, and several white-clad and saffron-clad devotees surround them. A large metal fan and temple pillars frame the scene.2015-09-16 +1 copiesA photograph inside a temple with warm lamplight and string lights in the background. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a blue-bordered shawl and a lanyard stands at left. Beside him, a man in a rust-red turban, rudraksha mala and a large ornate gold pendant holds a copper pot. Next to him an older man in orange robes, rudraksha malas and forehead tilak pours liquid from a small cup into the copper vessel. At right, a bare-chested man in an orange head-cloth and orange cloth holds the pot, with other devotees and attendants visible behind. The scene resembles an abhishekam offering at a temple shrine.2015-09-16September 16 20152015-09-16Indoor temple photograph in a dim stone sanctuary with small string lights above. A bare-chested man in a blue and tan shawl, with a lanyard badge, stands at left looking to the side. Center, a man in a red-orange turban and rust-coloured robe wears a large gold pendant and beaded necklaces, holding a brass tray with a leaf and small lamps. At right, an older man with swept-back grey hair, ornate orange robe, rudraksha mala and a ceremonial bead garland holds a similar tray. Behind them, a woman with folded hands in a white-and-red sari wears gold necklaces, and a man with white forehead markings and a patterned shawl stands with hands joined.2015-09-16 +1 copiesA photograph inside a temple interior with dark stone walls and hanging lights. In the centre, a man in a rust-orange turban and dark-red robe with a gold-toned pendant and long beaded malas holds a small orange offering and stands with eyes closed. Beside him, an elderly man in orange robes and rudraksha malas holds a yellow offering and a brass vessel. A shirtless priest with a blue-and-tan shawl stands at left looking down, and several other people in orange, red and white clothing stand behind. A fan and framed pictures are visible.2015-09-16September 16 20152015-09-16September 16 20152015-09-16 +1 copiesInside a dim temple sanctum, a bare-chested priest in a white dhoti and blue-edged cloth offers a lit lamp on a silver plate to a man in an orange-saffron robe and a black-bead mala, with white tripundra marks on his forehead. Beside him stands a man in a red-and-saffron turban and a gold-and-amber bead necklace, a large gold pendant on his chest. Behind them, a woman in a red sari with palms pressed together, and a man in orange with raised hands, watch the puja. The saffron-robed man, wearing a rudraksha-style mala and ornate beads, appears to be a person, receiving the aarti as the ritual's honoured recipient.2015-09-16 +1 copiesSeptember 16 20152015-09-16